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visit

1 of 2verb
/ˈvɪ.zɪt/
Forms:visits,visiting,visited,visited
1

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

A2transitive
  • I love to visit my uncle because he tells great stories.
  • My brother visits me every time he's in town.
  • She's planning to visit her pen pal in France next year.
  • They visit their cousins during the holidays.
  • We should visit our old neighbors.
Synonyms:
callcall in
2

to access and browse a website

B1transitive
  • She visited the website to check the latest updates on the product launch.
  • He visited several online stores to compare prices before making a purchase.
  • I visit the news website every morning to stay informed about current events.
  • They visited the website to see if the event tickets were available for purchase.
  • The researcher visited multiple academic websites to gather sources for the paper.
3

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

A2transitive
  • During their vacation, they planned to visit famous landmarks and historical sites in the city.
  • They decided to visit the museum to admire the new art exhibit.
  • The tourists visited the zoo to see exotic animals from around the world.
  • He made it a point to visit the beach at least once a month to relax and unwind.
  • They were excited to visit the theme park and experience the thrilling rides and attractions.
Synonyms:
travel to
4

to engage in informal conversation or chat with someone

  • We visited for hours, catching up on each other's lives and sharing stories.
  • After the meeting, they visited over coffee, discussing everything from work to personal matters.
  • He likes to visit with his neighbors in the evening, enjoying casual conversations.
  • The two old friends visited for a few hours, reminiscing about their childhood.
  • The guests visited with the host, discussing the latest news and sharing experiences.
Synonyms:
natterchatconfabclaverchatterchew the fatchit-chatchafferjawshoot the breezechitchatgossipconfabulate
5

to go to a place as part of an official visit, often to inspect, oversee, or evaluate something

transitive
  • The president will visit the factory tomorrow to inspect the new production lines.
  • The inspector visited the school to evaluate its safety measures.
  • The principal visited each classroom to oversee the progress of the students.
  • The ambassador visited the embassy to review the ongoing diplomatic efforts.
  • The CEO visited the branch office to check on its performance and meet the local team.
Synonyms:
inspect
6

to cause harm, trouble, or an unpleasant experience to someone

transitive
  • The king visited his wrath upon the rebels, sentencing them to exile.
  • The storm visited its fury upon the coastal town, causing widespread damage.
  • He visited his anger upon the driver who had cut him off in traffic.
  • The villain visited his vengeance upon the hero, showing no mercy.
Synonyms:
bring downinflictimpose
7

to cause harm, trouble, or an unpleasant experience to someone

transitive
  • The storm visited the town, leaving destruction in its wake.
  • The disease visited the village, claiming several lives before help could arrive.
  • The harsh winter weather visited the region, making travel nearly impossible.
  • Misfortune seemed to visit her whenever she tried to make progress.
  • The plague visited the city, spreading rapidly among the population.
8

to stay with someone at their home for a short period of time

transitive
  • He visited his cousin in the city for a week to explore the area.
  • He’s going to visit his old friend in the countryside for a short break.
  • She visited her grandparents’ house for the summer, enjoying the quiet countryside.
  • I’m planning to visit my college roommate next month and stay with her for a few days.
  • We will visit my aunt's house for a few days during our vacation.